Brazil Inflation Rate

The annual inflation rate in Brazil rose to 3.89 percent in February of 2019 from 3.78 percent in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate in three months, mostly due to higher cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Inflation Rate in Brazil averaged 347.27 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6821.31 percent in April of 1990 and a record low of 1.65 percent in December of 1998.

Inflation Rate in Brazil is expected to be 3.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Inflation Rate in Brazil to stand at 3.90 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Brazil Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.70 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

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Brazil Annual Inflation Rate at 3-Month High in February

The annual inflation rate in Brazil rose to 3.89 percent in February of 2019 from 3.78 percent in the previous month. Prices increased further mostly due to higher cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Brazil Inflation Rate Barely Unchanged at 3.78%
Annual inflation rate in Brazil was nearly steady at 3.78 percent in January of 2019 from 3.75 percent in December, compared to market expectations of 3.7 percent. Food inflation was the highest since February of 2017 while fuel prices slowed sharply, manly due to gasoline.Published on 2019-02-08

Brazil December Inflation Rate at 7-Month Low of 3.75%
The annual inflation rate in Brazil dropped to 3.75 percent in December of 2018 from 4.05 percent in November, slightly above market expectations of 3.70 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since May, as prices slowed mostly for food and fuels. The inflation rate finished 2018 within the central bank target of 4.5 percent plus or minus 1.5 percentage points and above 2.95 percent in 2017.Published on 2019-01-11

Brazil Inflation Rate Lowest in 6 Months
Annual inflation rate in Brazil eased to 4.05 percent in November of 2018 from 4.56 percent in October and below market expectations of 4.19 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in six months, due to slowing prices for electricity and fuels. So far this year, inflation was 3.59 percent, above 2.5 percent in the same period of 2017.Published on 2018-12-07

Brazil October Inflation Rate at Over 1-1/2-Year High
Annual inflation rate in Brazil rose to 4.56 percent in October of 2018 from 4.53 percent in September, below market expectations of 4.66 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since March 2017. Main upward pressure came from prices of food and fuels.Published on 2018-11-07